High-capacity handling for industrial yards and heavy products
15,000–25,000 lb Heavy-Duty Forklift
Built for loads that exceed mainstream warehouse equipment: steel, precast products, machinery, lumber and industrial components. Buyers should evaluate capacity at the actual load center rather than relying on the truck's headline rating.
Approximate specifications
| Specification | Approximate range |
|---|---|
| Rated operating capacity | Approx. 15,000-25,000 lb |
| Operating weight | Approx. 24,000-40,000 lb |
| Width | Approx. 70-90 in |
| Height | Varies by mast |
| Engine power | Approx. 100-170 hp |
| Auxiliary hydraulic flow | Varies by configuration |
Where this class fits
Best for
- Steel and fabrication
- Precast and masonry
- Machinery handling
- Heavy building products
Watch-outs
- Attachment weight and extended load centers can materially derate capacity.
- Transport, service access and tire cost become significant ownership considerations.
Pricing and rental guidance
Buying
Expect a broad commercial-equipment price range driven by capacity, mast, hours, powertrain and condition. Obtain application-specific quotes.
How pricing worksRenting
Available in major industrial markets; specialized capacity and attachments often require advance reservation.
Rental guidance by marketDealer and rental options
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Common attachments for this class
Forks
The core load-handling tool, selected by length, thickness, width and capacity.
Fork capacity must meet the load and truck configuration. Load center and fork spacing affect the usable rating.
Hydraulic Fork Positioner
Adjusts fork spacing from the cab for mixed load widths.
Requires compatible hydraulics and carriage; verify residual capacity.
Side Shifter
Moves the carriage laterally for faster load alignment without repositioning the truck.
Attachment weight and effective thickness can reduce residual truck capacity.
Coil Ram
Handles coiled material through the coil eye in steel and manufacturing applications.
Requires application engineering for coil weight, eye diameter, load center and truck capacity.
Frequently cross-shopped with Hyster
Hyster competes across mainstream industrial forklifts through high-capacity trucks used in steel, lumber, ports and heavy manufacturing.
Read the Hyster overviewApply for equipment financing from $10,000 to $5 million
The application is on Always Capital, not on this site. Always Capital decides approval and terms. Large Forklifts is not the lender.
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